Senior Gender Specialist
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Bangkok, Thailand
Salary: not listed
Deadline: November 5, 2017
This position will ensure the needs and capacities of marginalized groups are recognized and addressed. Duties include leading strategic approaches to ensure gender inclusivity in ADPC programs, conducting comparative analyses, and providing recommendations on how ADPC counterparts can enhance existing gender policies. A master’s degree in social science, seven years of professional experience, including three years of international work, and experience in disaster risk management are required.
Enterprise Risk Management Manager
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will lead risk management activities, conduct risk assessments, and recommend mitigation approaches across the organization. Duties include leading multiple risk management programs, helping managers recognize risk within their functions, recognizing root causes of risk and trends, and overseeing business continuity planning. Eight years of experience in risk management and a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field are required.
President/Chief Executive Officer
GeoHazards International
Menlo Park, California
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will head GeoHazards International, a nonprofit organization that helps local governments, scientists, engineers, and community groups better prepare for and respond to disasters. Duties include working with diverse teams, facilitating hands-on daily operations through creative and visible activities, and recruiting and directing a global workforce. Senior-level managerial experience in a related field, the ability to work in international communities, and knowledge of international funding and government networks are required.
Bill Anderson Fund Director
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This faculty position will serve as the founding director of the William A. Anderson Fund, which to works to increase the number of historically underrepresented students pursuing disaster science and practice. Duties will include supporting recruitment and mentoring, hiring and supervising staff, and general program management. The director will also hold an appointment in one of more academic units at the University of Delaware and serve as a core faculty member in the Disaster Research Center. A PhD or professional doctorate, program leadership ability, a background in disaster science, and commitment to diversity and inclusion are required.